When the Waves Are Gone
Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon
Synopsis
One of the Philippines' top investigators, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, faces a deep moral crossroads. As a firsthand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign conducted by his force, his anxiety and guilt triggers a severe skin disease, and his healing process is fraught by his dark past.
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WHEN THE WAVES ARE GONE Film Clip | JAFF 2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lav Diaz
- Original Title
- Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Philippines, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Production Studios
- Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Rosa Filmes, Snowglobe, Epicmedia, Films Boutique Production, Purin Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Larry Manda
Lav Diaz
Jean-Christophe Simon, Bianca Balbuena, Bradley Liew, Joaquim Sapinho, Marta Vieira Alves
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Christophe Simon
Producer
Larry Manda
Director of Photography
Lav Diaz
Production Design
Lav Diaz
Director
Lav Diaz
Writer
Bianca Balbuena
Producer
Bradley Liew
Producer
Joaquim Sapinho
Producer
Célia Fernandes
Costume Design
Lav Diaz
Editor
Marta Vieira Alves
Producer
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What is When the Waves Are Gone about?
One of the Philippines' top investigators, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran, faces a deep moral crossroads. As a firsthand witness of the murderous anti-drug campaign conducted by his force, his anxiety and guilt triggers a severe skin disease, and his healing process is fraught by his dark past.
Who directed When the Waves Are Gone?
When the Waves Are Gone was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in When the Waves Are Gone?
The principal cast of When the Waves Are Gone includes John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Buencamino, DMs Boongaling, Danilo Ledesma.
When was When the Waves Are Gone released and how long is it?
When the Waves Are Gone was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 3h 8m.